Hosted by Department for International Trade

Speakers

Rinske van Heiningen, Director Sustainability AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paint and coatings company, will discuss how they have become a sustainability leader within an industry traditionally associated with negative environmental impacts.

Marlot Kiveron, Sustainability Manager at Ace & Tate, the Dutch consumer brand offering stylish glasses at an affordable price point, will discuss their sustainability efforts and their campaign: “We’re not a sustainable company. We’re working on it”.

Programme

15:30 – Registration with Coffee
15:45 – Opening by Simon Banham, Head of Investment, DIT NL
15:50 – Akzo Nobel: Rinske van Heijningen, Director Sustainability
16:10 – Q&A
16:20 – Ace & Tate: Marlot Kiveron, Sustainability Manager
16:40 – Q&A
16:50 – DIT: Simon Banham, Head of Investment
17:00 – Drinks reception
17:30 – Close